Treatment of Stretch Marks with Combination of Long Pulse KTP and Fractional Q-s Nd:YAG Laser

Omar Suljagić
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Stretch marks or striae (striae cutis distensae) are a form of scar that develops when the skin undergoes rapid stretching or shrinking. Although they are primarily an aesthetic concern, stretch marks often present psychological and emotional distress, particularly in younger patients, and can negatively influence quality of life.

Laser therapy is a widely accepted and effective treatment for improving the appearance of stretch marks, utilizing various types of lasers to achieve optimal results.

In this paper we report on a new minimally invasive approach for laser treatment of stretch marks, which combines two lasers – long-pulse 532 nm KTP and fractional Q-s 1064 nm Nd:YAG. Four cases are presented with stretch marks on various body areas, on which multiple laser sessions (3-6) were applied, achieving excellent results without adverse effects. All patients were very satisfied with the treatment outcomes.

The results of these cases suggest that the proposed approach of combined laser treatment for stretch marks represents a novel safe, effective and minimally invasive option for stretch mark therapy.

Key words: Stretch marks, striae, long-pulse 532 nm KTP, fractional Q-switched 1064 nm Nd:YAG, combination laser therapy.

Treatment of Stretch Marks with Combination of Long Pulse KTP and Fractional Q-s Nd:YAG Laser